Dearth
Dearth noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.
Redundancy is an antonym for dearth.
Redundancy
Redundancy noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Usage example: there's a redundancy of high-priced restaurants in the area
Dearth is an antonym for redundancy.
Nearby Words: redundant, redundance
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Redundancy and Dearth. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dearth/redundancy
Dearth & Redundancy. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dearth/redundancy>.
Redundancy or Dearth. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dearth/redundancy.
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